Patient's question:
The child had lower back pain last year. A detailed check revealed that the uric acid level was 150 higher than the normal value. No medication was taken. Last month, a detailed check showed that the uric acid level was 60 higher than the normal value. Can this condition be completely restored without medication?Doctor's answer:
The most important superpower foundation of gout is hyperuricemia. Normal adults produce about 750 mg of uric acid daily, of which 80% is endogenous, and 20% is exogenous uric acid. This uric acid enters the uric acid catabolic pool (approximately 1200 mg). About 60% of the uric acid in the pool is metabolized daily, of which 1/3 (about 200 mg) is metabolized through the intestines, and 2/3 (about 400 mg) is metabolized through the kidneys. This helps maintain the stability of uric acid levels in the body. Any problem in any of these links can lead to hyperuricemia.